Fire

Friday, May 23, 2025 fire prevention culture leadership emergency inspection harassment diversity safety backlog

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (D&SFRS) has received mixed reviews in its latest inspection report. While the service is praised for its emergency response capabilities, the report reveals serious shortcomings … Read More

Thursday, May 22, 2025 fire hospital evacuation emergency pregnant safety blaze rescue patients crisis

A large fire has broken out at a hospital, prompting an immediate evacuation of patients and staff. Among those affected were heavily pregnant women who had to be safely relocated. Emergency services are currently on the …

Thursday, May 15, 2025 a30 lorry fire traffic roadclosure emergency delays transport safety congestion

A significant portion of the A30 has been closed due to a lorry bursting into flames, resulting in considerable traffic delays. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to extinguish the fire and secure the area. …

Thursday, May 15, 2025 arson taunton youth minibuses fire crime somerset court detention vandalism

A 17-year-old from Taunton has pleaded guilty to deliberately setting fire to seven specially adapted minibuses at the Silk Mills Park and Ride site. The teenager was arrested on Sunday, April 27, and charged with multiple … Read More

Monday, May 12, 2025 fire cornwall launceston disaster homes families trauma crowdfunding destruction emergency

In the early hours of Sunday, May 11, a catastrophic fire broke out on the outskirts of Launceston, Cornwall, completely destroying four neighbouring homes and leaving their residents devastated and homeless. Firefighters … Read More

Sunday, May 11, 2025 somerset fire emergency rooffire firefighters villagers safety blaze incident response

A fire has broken out on the roof of a building in Somerset, prompting an urgent response from local firefighters. Residents in nearby villages have been warned to stay alert as emergency services work to contain the blaze. … Read More